Reference No: MAR0271TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The note describes a classification scheme of marketing information for scale construction. For single item measurement, ordinal, interval and ratio scale methods are described. Multi-item scales like semantic differential, Thurstone's equal appearing interval, and Likert's summated rating scales are described. A broad idea about multidimensional scaling is also provided. Guidelines ... More
Reference No: ECO0280TECPages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The relationship between forecasting and company planning is highlighted. Forecasting methodology is delineated through describing the Agnostic, Barometric and Causal methods. Both stochastic and deterministic techniques are stated. The need for macro environment, market environment and market share analysis in company planning, through the use of forecasting methods and techniques ... More
Reference No: PROD0175(B)TECPages: 6 Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Discusses the Economic Batch Quantity (EBQ) model with uniform, deterministic and finite production rate and demand. The EBQ, which minimizes the total annual cost comprising setup cost, and inventory holding cost is derived. The operation of EBQ system under non?zero constant lead time is discussed. Finally, a brief discussion ... More
Reference No: CMA0560TECPages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: The note discusses economic, social, administrative, and management aspects of non-wood forest products in India. Based on the data provided and issues raised, a classroom discussion is expected to highlight some complementarities and conflicts in resource use and management. ... More
Reference No: PROD0174TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This note discusses the basic concepts and developments in the field of multiple?criteria mathematical programming (MCMP). The general formulation of MCMP problems is given. Various concepts such as decision space, criterion space, efficient point, efficient frontier, dominated point, utility (preference) function, trade?off, etc are introduced. The direct estimation ... More
Reference No: CMA0573TECPages: 19Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This exercise in farm budgeting is based on actual data collected through a sample survey. The data are processed and tabulated. The idea is to train the participants in solving farm budgeting problems in the context of formulating and financing developmental projects. ... More
Reference No: PSG0046TECPages: 5 Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This note outlines the tasks involved in installing and operating a public service. It reviews the technical, economic, and organizational aspects of managing the operations. ... More
Reference No: QM0166(D)TECPages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Covers the basic functioning of the central processing unit, its organization, registers and addressing schemes. It also describes instruction formats. ... More
Reference No: ECO0284TECPages: 18Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: This note presents an analysis of India's quota distribution policy for garment exports since 1979. It deals with the genesis, anatomy and working of the policies for different years, as well as a macro-level evaluation of the working of the policy. This note also reports a micro-level analysis of the results ... More
Reference No: PROD0175(E)TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Discusses the basic inventory systems for controlling inventories under uncertain demand and lead-time. The continuous review system and periodic review system are discussed, and determination of control parameters for the two systems is explained. The concepts of service level, safety stock and reorder point are discussed, and formulas for determining ... More
Reference No: CMA0567TECPages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1982
Abstract: Discusses 1) the rationale for banking credit for input distribution business; 2) relative importance of such credit in the amount of indirect rural credit; 3) future requirements of input distribution credit; 4) terms and conditions of such credit provided by the commercial banks; 5) credit problems of the input retailers; and 6) criteria for determining their ... More
